Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story
2 months ago

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story

Hindustan Times  

For many people, the new year brings both a banging hangover and a solemn resolution never to get drunk again. Dr Murthy’s statistics suggest that women who drink occasionally have about a 16.5% lifetime risk of several common cancers, whereas those who have one drink a day—America’s recommended maximum—have about a 19% chance. In 2023 Canada published guidelines recommending two drinks a week for those who want to remain in the “low risk” category, down from 15 a week for men and ten for women. In December America’s National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded, with “moderate certainty”, that moderate drinking was associated with benefits rather than harms. Some perspective: Canada’s new guidelines define “low risk” as a one-in-1,000 chance of premature death owing to alcohol.

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WHO wants cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol bottles
1 month, 1 week ago

WHO wants cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol bottles

Firstpost  

Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer. Cancer charities welcome move Meanwhile, cancer charities have hailed WHO’s call for warning labels on alcohol containers saying that such a move will make people aware that it causes at least seven types of cancer. Malcolm Clarke, Cancer Research UK’s senior prevention policy manager, said, “We …

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk
1 month, 1 week ago

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk

Live Mint  

We all know cigarettes cause cancer. A 2023 study in the journal Cancer found that in women who have already had breast cancer, drinking alcohol wasn’t associated with an increased risk of having a recurrence. “I really think this is one of the few things that women can do to modify their breast cancer risk," Cen says. “I think that …

Cutting back on alcohol? Here’s how to maintain a soberish lifestyle and enjoy alcohol-free socialising
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cutting back on alcohol? Here’s how to maintain a soberish lifestyle and enjoy alcohol-free socialising

Hindustan Times  

In the ultimate kickoff to Dry January, outgoing US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced a link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer at the beginning of the year. Current US dietary guidelines suggest women limit themselves to one drink a day and men to two, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that drinking more …

Cancer warnings on alcohol bottles: HC issues notices to state, Centre
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cancer warnings on alcohol bottles: HC issues notices to state, Centre

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday issued notices to the state and the central governments to respond to a public interest litigation seeking cancer warnings on alcohol bottles. The World Health Organisation has declared alcohol as a class I carcinogen while US surgeon general has said it causes at least seven types of cancer, the PIL said, seeking directions …

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

CNN  

CNN — Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. But recent studies have found that even low levels of drinking may be harmful, and the World Health Organization has said that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.” The current Dietary Guidelines …

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul

LA Times  

To the editor: With all due respect to Eli Federman, I take issue with his op-ed article on rethinking the role of wine in religious ceremonies because of alcohol’s serious health consequences. I love joyous prayer time raising that glass — it warms my soul and my body, and yes, there is something spiritual about it. To the editor: Had …

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers
2 months ago

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers

Live Mint  

A fifth of adults account for an estimated 90% of alcohol sales volumes in the U.S., according to a Bernstein analysis. That dependence has become a greater risk to companies as the U.S. government considers putting cancer warnings on alcohol packaging and lowering the recommended limit of drinks a day that people can safely consume. The industry’s sales are declining …

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption
2 months ago

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption

The Hindu  

In early January, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who released the new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, called for cancer risk warnings on alcohol-containing beverages. The health risks associated with alcohol consumption are well-known; with the advisory stating that alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity. The …

Is 2025 the year that we abandon alcohol for good?
2 months ago

Is 2025 the year that we abandon alcohol for good?

Salon  

Like clockwork, every new year kicks off with Dry January, a campaign introduced by the national charity Alcohol Change UK in which people abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. According to data obtained from the July 1-21 Consumption Habits poll, an astounding 45% of Americans say drinking one or two alcoholic beverages per day is bad for …

Your Alcohol Bottles May Look Different Soon — And It Might Make You Drink Less
2 months, 1 week ago

Your Alcohol Bottles May Look Different Soon — And It Might Make You Drink Less

Huff Post  

Maria Korneeva via Getty Images Alcohol is categorized as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. “I find, typically, that when I’m working with patients or research participants for my studies, people kind of know, ‘I shouldn’t be drinking during pregnancy,’ ‘I shouldn’t drink and drive’ or ‘I know there’s impacts on the liver,’ but …

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
2 months, 1 week ago

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

NPR  

Is one drink a day OK? Though there's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks, many experts say an acceptable amount ranges from about one drink per week to no more than seven drinks per week. "My guidelines would be that drinking fewer than seven drinks a week would be a healthier way …

Letters to the Editor: Alcohol increases cancer risk. Regulate it as strongly as tobacco
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Alcohol increases cancer risk. Regulate it as strongly as tobacco

LA Times  

Bottles of whiskey are seen at a bar in Eagle, Colo, in 2018. To the editor: Yes, a cancer warning label on alcohol would be a good idea. This overrides the will of California voters as expressed in Proposition 65, and is why we see cancer warning stickers applied to flip-flops and flat-pack furniture, but never liquor bottles. My group …

US Surgeon General warning: Why alcohol leads to cancer deaths
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Surgeon General warning: Why alcohol leads to cancer deaths

India Today  

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called for alcohol products to carry cancer warning labels due to the significant increase yet widely overlooked link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. This move could mark a shift towards stricter tobacco-style regulations for the alcohol industry, Murthy stressed that alcohol consumption is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, …

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns

India Today  

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said while releasing a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. NEW: Today, I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. "This advisory lays out steps …

Why does the US surgeon general want cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why does the US surgeon general want cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?

Al Jazeera  

The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels since they were first introduced 35 years ago. The current text-only alcohol warning labels, introduced in 1988, address pregnancy risks and impaired driving but fail to mention cancer risks. In 2018, alcohol consumption was linked to 180,000 cancer cases and 92,000 deaths in the World …

Cancer risk linked to alcohol: How younger Americans are turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cancer risk linked to alcohol: How younger Americans are turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives

Live Mint  

The US Surgeon Generals recent warning on the increased risk of cancer from alcohol consumption is drawing attention, particularly among younger Americans, who have already been turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives in recent years, according to a report in Reuters. The Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has suggested updating warning labels on alcohol products to reflect these risks, but it …

Even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, bottles should have warning: US Surgeon General
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, bottles should have warning: US Surgeon General

Hindustan Times  

US Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory recommending that alcoholic beverages like beer and wine carry warning labels about their links to cancer. Vivek Murthy said that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US. In his advisory, Murthy stated that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, …

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption

Hindustan Times  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for updating the existing surgeon general’s health warning label on alcohol-containing beverages to include the risk of cancer. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how …

Can alcohol cause cancer? Should alcohol bottles carry cancer warnings?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can alcohol cause cancer? Should alcohol bottles carry cancer warnings?

Firstpost  

The US Surgeon General’s advisory has put the link between alcohol and cancer into the spotlight, urging Congress to mandate warning labels. Graphic: Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The US Surgeon General’s Advisory Murthy’s advisory notes that these risks are not confined to heavy drinkers. Graphic: Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The US Surgeon General’s Advisory By updating labels, the government aims …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a well-established, …

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research

Live Mint  

Alcohol consumption has been identified as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, contributing significantly to cancer cases worldwide. Surgeon General’s Advisory, nearly 1 lakh cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths occur annually in the United States due to alcohol use. For example, women who consume two drinks daily have a 15.3 per cent lifetime risk of developing breast …

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer

Hindustan Times  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the US Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers: US Surgeon General. Alcohol consumption linked to seven types of …

US surgeon Vivek Murthy says alcohol increases risk of 7 types of cancers; urges warning on labels
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US surgeon Vivek Murthy says alcohol increases risk of 7 types of cancers; urges warning on labels

Live Mint  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverage labels. The Surgeon said that alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, but most US consumers remain unaware of this. The report also highlighted that higher alcohol consumption increases cancer risks, with two …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Associated Press  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink. “If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general

Raw Story  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a …

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages

Live Mint  

In a significant move that could impact the alcohol industry, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has recommended that alcoholic drinks carry warnings about the cancer risks associated with consumption. The advisory highlights alcohol's reported link to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancer, and aims to raise awareness of the health risks that many US …

Surgeon General Calls For New Label On Drinks To Warn Americans Of Alcohol's Cancer Risk
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surgeon General Calls For New Label On Drinks To Warn Americans Of Alcohol's Cancer Risk

Huff Post  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks during a panel discussion, Oct. 10, 2023, in New York. Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress. “As you consider whether or how much to drink, keep in mind …

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress. “As you consider whether or how …

Surgeon general urges cancer warning on alcohol after linking it to 20,000 deaths a year
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surgeon general urges cancer warning on alcohol after linking it to 20,000 deaths a year

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer …

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

The Hindu  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be reassessed so that people can weigh the cancer risk when deciding whether or how much to drink, alongside current warnings on birth defects and impairments when operating machinery. "Alcohol consumption is …

Surgeon general calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surgeon general calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk

LA Times  

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Murthy‘s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress. “As you consider whether or how much to …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link

CNN  

CNN — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States – greater than …

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

LA Times  

Alcoholic drinks are a leading cause of cancer and should carry a warning about that risk on their labels, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday. “Many lifestyle choices carry potential risks, and it is the federal government’s role to determine any proposed changes to the warning statements based on the entire body of scientific research.” The surgeon general’s advisory said …

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s

Daily Mail  

It is the most common cancer in the UK — and cases are rising at an alarming rate. It's a simple lifestyle tweak, and it could reduce your risk of breast cancer by up to 60 per cent. It's been estimated that around one in 10 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol, according to a report published in the …

Alcohol-related deaths climb massive 42 per cent on five years ago: Experts put desperate call out to Wes Streeting to make 'life-saving' change
3 months ago

Alcohol-related deaths climb massive 42 per cent on five years ago: Experts put desperate call out to Wes Streeting to make 'life-saving' change

Daily Mail  

Medical experts have called on Wes Streeting to implement a 'life saving' scheme after alcohol-related death saw a 'catastrophic' rise of 42 per cent over the last five years. The AHA has called for urgent action from Wes Streeting to redress the 'alarming trend', whilst highlighting a 42 per cent rise in deaths 'solely' cause by alcohol since 2019. Medical …

Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women
11 months ago

Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women

Daily Mail  

Deaths from alcohol have spiralled to an all-time high in Covid's wake, official data revealed today. Ian Hamilton, associate professor of addiction at the University of York, said: 'These latest figures are extremely worrying because they show there has been yet another dramatic rise in deaths due to alcohol. Last year an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report revealed …

Why I’m not doing ‘Dry January’ – and you don’t have to either
1 year, 2 months ago

Why I’m not doing ‘Dry January’ – and you don’t have to either

The Independent  

I have never taken an extended break from alcohol for any reason other than being pregnant. The roots of Dry January actually date back to the Second World War, when the Finnish introduced something called “Ratis Januar” or “Sober January” – this was intended as a contribution to the war effort, to help conserve resources and promote good collective citizenship. …

'Wine o'clock' culture blamed for UK women being biggest boozers in world: Shock report reveals one in four get hammered each month
1 year, 4 months ago

'Wine o'clock' culture blamed for UK women being biggest boozers in world: Shock report reveals one in four get hammered each month

Daily Mail  

British women are the biggest binge drinkers in the developed world with one in four getting hammered each month, a report reveals. The figure varies 10-fold, from less than 3 per cent in Turkey to more than 30 per cent in Germany, Luxembourg, the UK and Denmark The OECD measured alcohol consumption per country through sales data, with people consuming …

It’s time for booze bottles to have health warning labels
1 year, 9 months ago

It’s time for booze bottles to have health warning labels

The Independent  

The year is 1966, and mandatory health warning labels have just been added to cigarette packs in the US. You might be surprised, then, to learn that Ireland’s recent decision to introduce mandatory health warnings to alcohol labels from 2026 – specifically linking alcohol and liver disease – were quickly decried as “totally inappropriate” by the country’s Italian ambassador, concerned …

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol
2 years, 1 month ago

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol

Live Mint  

For far too long, we have believed that alcohol is good for health if consumed in moderation and, one glass of wine or a peg of scotch have several health benefits. “It causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer.” The UN health agency also cited that …

NO amount of alcohol is safe, WHO experts warn
2 years, 2 months ago

NO amount of alcohol is safe, WHO experts warn

Daily Mail  

No amount of alcohol is 'safe', experts have warned. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises Americans do not drink more than 14 standard alcohol drinks per week for men and seven for women. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over many years is already linked to a plethora of health issues such as high blood pressure, stroke risk, and …

Links between alcohol and cancer highlighted in new guidance for health workers
2 years, 6 months ago

Links between alcohol and cancer highlighted in new guidance for health workers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It suggests that healthcare professionals can help to reduce alcohol-related cancer risks by informing …

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say
3 years, 2 months ago

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a new policy briefing, the organisation said it wanted to “challenge the widespread …

Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
3 years, 5 months ago

Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About

Wired  

As October ushers in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social media campaign Drink Less for Your Breasts stands out like a red flag against a cheerful tide of pink ribbons, especially the ones printed on labels of alcoholic beverages. Drink Less for Your Breasts reminds women that alcohol actually contributes to breast cancer risk. There’s no specific limit for …

Alcohol-free wine has same health benefit as normal wine, study suggests
3 years, 6 months ago

Alcohol-free wine has same health benefit as normal wine, study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drinking alcohol-free wine can improve heart health as much as …

Think Before You Pour Your Next Glass! Lancet Study Says 62,100 New Cancer Cases In India Due To Alcohol
3 years, 8 months ago

Think Before You Pour Your Next Glass! Lancet Study Says 62,100 New Cancer Cases In India Due To Alcohol

News 18  

Alcohol consumption was associated with 62,100 or five per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases last year in India, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal which shows alcohol use is on the rise in the country. Globally, the researchers found that more than 740,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be …

Why Dry January will transform your body in 31 days
4 years, 2 months ago

Why Dry January will transform your body in 31 days

Daily Mail  

Nutritionists have revealed the ways quitting alcohol for 31 days can improve your health - and the major change that begins just one hour into abstinence. Dietitians and fitness coaches promise even short periods without alcohol will improve memory, mental clarity and sleep, as well as promoting weight loss and reducing pressure on the liver which starts to cleanse itself …

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day
5 years ago

More Dutch people are sticking to one glass of wine a day

Dutch News  

More people in the Netherlands are having no more than one alcoholic drink a day or are quitting alcohol altogether, new figures from the national statistics agency CBS show. ‘Every alcoholic drink does damage to the body,’ spokeswoman for the Trimbos addiction and mental health institute Karin Monshouwer told broadcaster Nos. Nevertheless, there is still much work to do, for …

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